Eating at the movies can be hazardous to your health. Movie theater serving sizes are larger than recommended servings — by a lot! And the foods sold in theaters are typically full of sodium, sugar, and fat, too.
In the real world, anything over 200 calories is considered a meal, not a snack. But order a large buttered popcorn at the theater and you’re getting 1,200 calories, not to mention extra salt and saturated fat in the butter. Or buy a box of Sno-Caps and you’re not just getting sugar: Chocolate contains saturated fat, too.
The best strategy for going to the movies? Try not to go hungry! But if you must munch on something, follow the above tips.
In the real world, anything over 200 calories is considered a meal, not a snack. But order a large buttered popcorn at the theater and you’re getting 1,200 calories, not to mention extra salt and saturated fat in the butter. Or buy a box of Sno-Caps and you’re not just getting sugar: Chocolate contains saturated fat, too.
The best strategy for going to the movies? Try not to go hungry! But if you must munch on something, follow the above tips.
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